You probably know how to quit caffeine because you’ve already done it dozens of times. But do you understand why you keep relapsing, and do you really know what it takes to quit forever?
This article will show you how to quit caffeine permanently.
As you probably know by now, it’s easier to tell people you’re going to quit caffeine than it is to actually pull it off. Maybe you’ve made it a few hours, a couple of days, or even a week or two without caffeine but eventually you always crawl back to your habit.
So why is it so difficult to quit caffeine? The answer is simple enough.
You’re addicted.
Before you start protesting about how you already know this, sit for a moment and let the idea really sink in. You are addicted to caffeine.
You are, in many ways, no different from the person who is hooked on alcohol or heroine. You may not want to hear this; in fact it may even tick you off.
But do you want to quit caffeine or not? If so, put your ego aside for a few minutes and keep reading.
Until you accept the fact that you are an addict, your chances of successfully quitting are minimal. As long as you fool yourself into thinking it’s “just a little coffee” or something along these lines there are no substantial consequences involved when you pick the habit back up.
But when you face the truth – that you are in fact addicted to a chemical that causes harm to your circulatory and nervous systems – the stakes of the game are raised. When you admit to yourself and to others that you have a serious problem your whole attitude on the matter will likely change.
Once you stop dealing with a little habit and start dealing with a serious addiction you become more committed. This is the first critical step toward quitting caffeine and staying caffeine free fro good.
Take a few minutes or a few days to come to terms with this issue. And then once you have fully accepted the fact that you have the same kind of problem that other drug addicts struggle with get to work on your plan for quitting again; this time for good!
You’ll need to set a firm date in the near future as your official quit caffeine date. This will allow you to mentally prepare for the leap and to gather the support of those around you.
Involve as many other people as possible to improve your chances. Tell all your friends, your spouse, your family, and your co-workers you are going to quit again and you’d like their support.
Ask the people in your life to call you out when they see you drinking caffeine after your set quit date. This will put positive peer pressure on you and of course the team effort will greatly increase your odds of success.
When you have multiple people in your life who will confront you for backing out on your goal, it becomes much more difficult to backslide and relapse. Even if you get angry with these people in the heat of the moment you’ll know deep down they are acting in your best interest.
When another person interrupts your addictive/compulsive thought process by calling you out, it provides you with an opportunity to reflect. This gives you a chance to reconsider your actions and get back on track.
So to recap, the first and most critical two steps on your journey to a caffeine free life are:
1. Accept the fact that you have a real addiction that’s serious business.
2. Find as many people as possible to support your effort to quit.
Follow through on both of these steps and you’ll be well on your way to reclaiming control of your life and putting an end to a negative habit.
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